The Hippodrome was an early 20th century theatre built on Oxford Road. It was purpose built and was designed by the theatre designer of his day Frank Matcham. The theatre was a grand building and was a great success. However in 1930s cinema was on the rise and the building was demolished to make way for the Gaumont Cinema which was built in 1935. This cinema was in operation until it closed in 1974. The building was then vacant until it was demolished in 1990. The site of the former Hippodrome and cinema buildings is today occupied by an NCP car park.
